The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has confirmed the removal of electricity subsidies by the Federal Government.

Addressing a news conference in Abuja, the Chairman of the Commission, SANUSI GARBA, said the review was conducted in line with multi-year tariff order that mandates that electricity tariff be reviewed every six months.

Garba said it is the duty of electricity distribution companies to inform their customers of tariff review outcomes and cost of power.

The NERC boss further blamed the poor state of electricity supply and grid collapses on vandalism of gas pipelines to power plants,  maintenance and a trip on the 330 Kilovolt line from Ughelli power plant.